NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS

Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Triangle, VA, a faith commnity that seeks to live the Gospel through the celebration of Franciscan Spirituality in a diverse, ever-changing global culture. Come join us as we seek to deepen our experience of God's love.

Are you looking for a way to serve Christ at St. Francis?

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is looking for 6 new pastoral council members. We invite you to consider serving Christ at St. Francis through this important ministry. The Pastoral Council is comprised of 12 elected members who serve the Pastor in an advisory capacity. If you are interested, please look here for more information.

The Quest | Suffering, the Will of God & Freedom, Part 2

The Quest – the spiritual journey continues: Suffering, the Will of God, and Freedom, Part 2 will be the next theme,- since we didn’t finish it last time. Fr. Charley will present on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30 pm in the St. Catherine Room. Fr. Charley will repeat the same presentation on Sunday, February 14th, at 10:45 in the Br. Juniper Room.

Marriage Workshop | A Healthy Marriage and Fair Fighting

The Parish Marriage Enrichment Team Presents a workshop on “A Healthy Marriage and Fair Fighting”, February 13, Saturday afternoon from 2:00-5:00 PM. Fr. Charley will be the presenter. Registration is required for all participants and childcare will be offered. Call the Faith Formation Office to register.

Mardi Gras Celebration

Don't miss out on St. Francis' final prep for the disciplines of Lent! Join us for our Parish Mardi Gras Celebration! Tuesday, February, 16, 2010, from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Parish Center. You may download the Mardi Gras flyer here.

Music Concert: An Evening with Steve Angrisano

Mark your calendar now for a very special evening with one of the most dynamic and effective communicators for all ages. Steve Angrisano, a musician, composer and storyteller is coming to St. Francis of Assisi Parish on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 7:30 PM. Steve’s unique blend of laughter, song and story and often hilarious audience interaction have made him a popular choice for many. He has been featured around the world and at World Youth Days in Denver, Paris, Rome Toronto and Germany. The concert is free and open to all ages. A free-will offering will be taken.

You may download the concert flyer here.

Intentional Neighborhood Faith Communities

Intentional Neighborhood Faith Communities are returning this Lent. If you are interested please pick up an information sheet in the vestibule or call Margaret Bruni in the Faith Formation Office at (703) 221-4978 for more information. Facilitators and host homes are needed.

You may download an informational brochure here.

St. Patrick Dinner Show and Dance

St. Francis invites everyone to a fun-filled evening in celebration of Saint Patrick! Enjoy a traditional Irish Dinner, be thrilled by the entertainment of Irish Step dancers, then join in the Irish sing-a-longs & great dancing music (provided by KWD Services, Inc.). It is a BYOB gathering. Setups available for all tables.

Tickets will be on sale after the Masses of the weekends of March 7 and March 14. Or from March 1st through 17th, 2010, you may also purchase tickets directly from the Faith Formation Office (Monday–Friday, 8:30– 2:30 PM). Download the St. Patrick Dinner Show and Dance flyer here.

Christian Yoga Experiences At Saint Francis

Christian yoga takes the best elements of a gentle and restorative form of Hatha yoga, and joins them with a Christ-centered focus and community. We use prayer, scripture, and music to support our Catholic faith during our practice, creating a sacred space of community, spirituality, and health.

This year Saint Francis is offering two opportunities to experience the benfits of Christian yoga at Saint Francis. The first, a one-day Christian Yoga Retreat occured on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The second offering is our Christian Yoga Series which will occur on the six Tuesdays beginning with Tuesday, January 19th, 2010. The series will conclude on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010.

If you would like additional information on the six week series, you may download the Series Info Sheet or follow this link.

Music Ministry Opportunities

Parish vocalists and instrumentalists young and mature are invited to assist in the ministry of worship. Check out the Music Ministry Opportunities page for more information.

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